a business-led parking survey is making rounds on social media. It’s not affiliated with the city, but City of Knoxville Communications Director Kristin Farley has released a statement about it. The city is considering ending free weekend and weeknight parking in downtown lots.
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Kirsten Grind joins from The Wall Street Journal, where she was an enterprise reporter. In her 12 years at The Journal, Kirsten routinely exposed suspect behavior, wrongdoing and raised questions about some of the most powerful players in tech and finance. Kirsten is known for her persistence and unflappability.
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Each year the College of Business inducts a select group of highly accomplished graduates into its Alumni Hall of Fame. Their accomplishments and commitment to excellence reflect their professional dedication and service to others. Students, faculty, alumni, and other alumni the chance to interact with the inductees and learn from their experiences.
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This year's spring session will begin March 13. Yarixa Byers, a new mother and resident of Park City, said taking the She Means Business financial literacy course was so transformative that she took it twice. Byers found out about the free course while learning more about affordable housing options through Habitat for Humanity.
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Small business job growth held steady from last month, with the national Small Business Jobs Index closing February at 100.67. For the first time since March 2021, a major region has fallen below 100 (West: 99.81), says Paychex president and CEO John Gibson.
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Lender Match will match applicants with competitive rates and fees. The SBA says it gets 50,000 requests for capital every month. In January, for example, SoFi launched its own small business loan marketplace.
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U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke decided late Friday that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional on the grounds that Congress exceeded its powers in enacting the law. The National Small Business Association filed suit in November 2022 to block the requirement that tens of millions of small businesses register with the government as part of an effort to prevent the criminal abuse of anonymous shell companies.
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Borealis Foods is aiming to provide affordable, nutritious and sustainable meal solutions to consumers facing dietary deficiencies. Reza Soltanzadeh, MD, co-founded the company in 2019 alongside Barthélemy Helg. The company is focused on providing adequate protein for consumers who would not otherwise have reliable access to protein sources. Chef Woo ramen launched in 2020, offering 20 grams of protein at 330 calories per serving.
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The Shelby County Chamber is now accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year as part of this year’s annual Small Business Celebration. In addition to The Shelby Chamber, the five business organizations include Calera Main Street, Chelsea Business Alliance, Columbiana Main Street and Montevallo Main Street. All 2024 nominees, and the recipients in each category, will be recognized and announced at the Shelby County Small Business Of the Year Awards luncheon scheduled for May 22, 2024.
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Registered Agents Inc. is a one-stop shop for people seeking to incorporate a business in any US state, often in those with advantageous tax policies, while obscuring their identities. Former employees say the company’s widespread use of personas is an outgrowth of its founder’s obsession with privacy and a desire to push the boundaries of incorporation laws. The registered agent industry, which incorporates businesses and acts as a point of contact for legal notices, is already effective at masking the identity of who own
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